On the road, the Samson Sky's Switchblade is just an eye-catching sports car. But then two wings and a horizontal stabilizer pop out like a pocket knife – and the car is ready for takeoff.

Oregon-based Samson Sky is now telling us that this fantasy is closer to reality than ever, as its Switchblade flying car has taken a giant step toward real-world usage. The Samson Switchblade ...

A Switchblade 300 Block 20 loitering munition, made by AeroVironment. The company recently won a contract with a $990 million ceiling to deliver Switchblade systems to the U.S. Army. (Staff ...

The Army will buy at least 1,000 Switchblade 600s, which can strike tanks or other armored targets, as part of the first round of Replicator. (Stephen Losey/Staff) The U.S. Army will field more than 1 ...